@ellisrose@zenon2006 Dude bono and larry are coolest by far. And Bono would be the coolest and most fun. He's not afraid to be crazy :) thats just my opinion tho
Here I thought I was his #1 Fan...You ladies know Big Sexy...The kids can have Bono and The Edge of whatever. Adam is class, intelligence and all around hunk...... Rock on Big sexy!
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I doubt dating Naomi Campbell is one of the highlights of his life...which should tell you something. Besides, I hear the bass in every U2 song. I barely notice it in most others. It'll be a sad day when U2 stops making music. They couldn't make music now without Adam Clayton. He's the coolest around as far as I'm concerned. Look at him. The man's almost 50 years old and he looks better than ever. He's a rock star. He's stunning. Whatever he's doing...right, wrong, or otherwise...I like it.
The point of the bass guitar isn't to be a lead guitar, but to provide the bass lines that hold the songs together. A lot of big name bands have simple to play bass lines and not all U2 bass lines are simple at all. I believe Adam is a great bass player and is a huge part of the music that is U2. He has said that he can hear mistakes in early albums, which only shows how humble he is.
I love U2, but yes, Clayton bass lines are very elementary, there is no question about that, they go well with the songs but they are as simple as they can be. It is without a doubt an easy job. It may be that that simple bass lines are actually necessary for the group, given Bono's huge stage precense, the incredible sound textures from the Edge and Larry massive drums, maybee if the bass had too many flourishes it would all be too much and we would loose the melody.
Totally the easiest job in the world. And you'd think with having nearly no notes to play he'd have more time to develop a stage presence. Normally when a bass player just stands there, he's a beast bass player. But in this case he's a tool bass player, and he has no stage presence. So he's just a tool all around.
ok. first, you're both out of your minds. YOU try playing "streets" or "new year's day" and tell me how you do.
second, this guy was the band's first manager, he got them gigs, and radio play, by WORKING HIS ASS OFF. if it wasn't for Adam Clayton, U2 would not exist.
third, when you're up against an ego and stage presence as large as Bono's, how can you compete?
fourth, the guy with "no stage presence" dated Naomi Campbell. so he must be doing something right.
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Boy you're an idiot. What he plays on "Streets" can only be called a bassline because it's played on a bass. It's all root notes and about 5 of them throughout the whole song. It's shows your lack of knowledge to bring up that song as an example. And..dating models comes from having tons of money, not stage presence. Dummy
ok. i've forgotten more about U2 than you'll ever know. so don't try to paint me as ignorant. and i'm not here to fight, little boy. if you don't dig it, there's a BILLION other youtube videos to watch. or, if you're on an anti-U2 crusade, YOU'RE ABOUT 25 YEARS TOO LATE.
people like what they like, man. you can't argue taste, it makes you look like a child.
now, go ahead and flame away, i'm done and won't respond anymore.
You're such a dork. And very very stupid, and uncapable of having a rational discussion. In your total stupidity, you're unable to understand that this has nothing to do with your gay love for U2 at all. Dummy.
Do U2 fans live in a world by themselves? He was the first one to insult me while totally ignoring my statement. He was the one that was out of line and irrational in his reply to me. He's a flamer. And you obviously don't understand normal conversation either.
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Uh...yeah. The easiest job in the world totally. He plays the bass guitar as unskillfully as a child. He's totally inproficient at the instrument he plays...but he's laughing all the way to the bank. The money must help him forget about all the real bassists snickering and making fun of his skills. More power to him.
I'm a HUUUUUUUGE U2 fan here, a worshipper of Bono. But I hate those other U2 fans so far up their own arse to admit that Clayton is THE BEST bass guitarist in the world.
The bass-line to New Years Day, Gloria etc is simplistic and effective yes. But the current scope U2 have covered in their rock history has given Adam a lot of oppurtunities to show off his bass playing skills, he hasn't done that yet really.
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It is because he can't do it. Which is fine. But it is unbelievable that someone with such an elementary ability has earned so much money. This, if nothing else, proves that music is one of the only lines of work where there is no correlation between talent/ability and success.
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Yes you ding-dong. I have already said that you big dummy. Of course I'm jealous of the amount of money he makes. What is wrong with that? I'm criticizing his talent though, which I am not jealous of, since his paycheck to talent ratio is very large.
Your jealousy is so apparent. You've repeated over and over on this page and others all about your '20 years of base training' Yet you are nothing, have accomplished nothing in music and probably life as well. Or I'm SURE you'd be bragging about it. You can tell your jealous because you always talk about Adam Clayton's success, money and world wide fame as if you can't stand it. Jealous!
music is not always about money... if those lines are so simple and still he earned so much money why aren't you playing there instead of him? the simplicity of a song is sometimes the factor that turns it in a genial masterpiece
Why aren't I playing them instead? What kind of a question is that? It's luck obviously. I'm 20 years younger too, so I wasn't born yet. I am not from Ireland. There are many reasons. The bass lines are simple. There is really no argument there, and your argument doesn't refute that. They are like the most basic of basic. A "masterpiece" is whatever someone thinks is a masterpiece I guess. Obviously, it's easier to please some than others, though. Doesn't change the fact that he is a bad player.
you are only saying that something that's simple is a piece of sh**! adam is not a genious still he has invented his own style, his own way to play and understand the bass... i think that u2's music is like this not because of adam's simplicity. in my point of view adam bass lines are like they are because of u2's kind of music
basic of basic? If its so easy, then why arent you out creating some of these basic of basic riffs and making yourself millions of dollars? Simplistic or not, he makes music that sounds good and billions of people appear to like it. I often listen to it and say, "now how come I couldnt have come up with that? It sounds so easy, and so obviously good." Thats why he and the band are so great. They used simplicity to create some of the greatest songs ever. Billions agree with me.
Adam is my man <3
speyes11 4 months ago
he should always wear black!
jerruina 7 months ago
He is a legend, I love his bass lines, so simple and so effective
maddermofo 7 months ago 2
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nice smile,, he moves mysterious ways
larmsanlu 9 months ago
nice smile,, he moves mysterious ways
larmsanlu 9 months ago
I have a crush on him
076margot 1 year ago
@ellisrose @zenon2006 Dude bono and larry are coolest by far. And Bono would be the coolest and most fun. He's not afraid to be crazy :) thats just my opinion tho
Tabi69Girl 1 year ago
Adam- the first and coolest man on earth
TakeMeToOchrasy 2 years ago 6
Of course Adam is the coolest guy - he's the bass player.
Listendudeok 2 years ago 8
Here I thought I was his #1 Fan...You ladies know Big Sexy...The kids can have Bono and The Edge of whatever. Adam is class, intelligence and all around hunk...... Rock on Big sexy!
EFT4MeDebi 2 years ago 2
Adam is sexy as hell. I love his accent.
blulicious2 2 years ago 2
@blulicious2 Adam clayton is so hot!
ShikaU2iLoveU2 1 year ago
Adam is fit as!
r66chs 2 years ago 3
he's the sexiest.
love all 4 of them, but adam.. mmmm.. ;]]]
alessandradelpiero16 2 years ago 7
adam clayton fucking rocks
pmackzz0 3 years ago 6
Clayton is the one I'd want to hang out with
Zenon2006 3 years ago 24
Ya --the man 5 stars :)
fordxg 3 years ago 10
mr cool i have seen u2 about 15 times and adam clayton is one cool man and a fantastic bass player
kgray1572 3 years ago 14
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1naper 3 years ago
I doubt dating Naomi Campbell is one of the highlights of his life...which should tell you something. Besides, I hear the bass in every U2 song. I barely notice it in most others. It'll be a sad day when U2 stops making music. They couldn't make music now without Adam Clayton. He's the coolest around as far as I'm concerned. Look at him. The man's almost 50 years old and he looks better than ever. He's a rock star. He's stunning. Whatever he's doing...right, wrong, or otherwise...I like it.
amydawned 3 years ago 10
Huh? Adam does his thing on stage, like any other member of the band. And I think he plays whatever he and the band wants him to play.
Maybe it's simple, but it's catchy and it's Adam. All laid back, just happy to be there. And it would never be U2 without him.
If you are so good, why aren't you out there living your dreams out? Instead of bitching on the internet to strangers?
Go Adam!
Gajolvejr82 3 years ago 10
i remember once he said "uhm..yeah...i can play bass..."
they've always been more focused on edge's guitar sound rather than complicated bass rifts.
still he did a great job in POP,and we wouldn't have u2 without him so...
giardia2 3 years ago
The point of the bass guitar isn't to be a lead guitar, but to provide the bass lines that hold the songs together. A lot of big name bands have simple to play bass lines and not all U2 bass lines are simple at all. I believe Adam is a great bass player and is a huge part of the music that is U2. He has said that he can hear mistakes in early albums, which only shows how humble he is.
searoute24 4 years ago 5
I love U2, but yes, Clayton bass lines are very elementary, there is no question about that, they go well with the songs but they are as simple as they can be. It is without a doubt an easy job. It may be that that simple bass lines are actually necessary for the group, given Bono's huge stage precense, the incredible sound textures from the Edge and Larry massive drums, maybee if the bass had too many flourishes it would all be too much and we would loose the melody.
rohaihuparaguay 4 years ago
markotraco... what's wrong with u?? This guy post a comment in each and every Adam Clayton's clips on youtube. It's puerile.
iscariot79 4 years ago 2
Totally the easiest job in the world. And you'd think with having nearly no notes to play he'd have more time to develop a stage presence. Normally when a bass player just stands there, he's a beast bass player. But in this case he's a tool bass player, and he has no stage presence. So he's just a tool all around.
markotraco 4 years ago
ok. first, you're both out of your minds. YOU try playing "streets" or "new year's day" and tell me how you do.
second, this guy was the band's first manager, he got them gigs, and radio play, by WORKING HIS ASS OFF. if it wasn't for Adam Clayton, U2 would not exist.
third, when you're up against an ego and stage presence as large as Bono's, how can you compete?
fourth, the guy with "no stage presence" dated Naomi Campbell. so he must be doing something right.
tagjim 4 years ago 4
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Boy you're an idiot. What he plays on "Streets" can only be called a bassline because it's played on a bass. It's all root notes and about 5 of them throughout the whole song. It's shows your lack of knowledge to bring up that song as an example. And..dating models comes from having tons of money, not stage presence. Dummy
markotraco 4 years ago
ok. i've forgotten more about U2 than you'll ever know. so don't try to paint me as ignorant. and i'm not here to fight, little boy. if you don't dig it, there's a BILLION other youtube videos to watch. or, if you're on an anti-U2 crusade, YOU'RE ABOUT 25 YEARS TOO LATE.
people like what they like, man. you can't argue taste, it makes you look like a child.
now, go ahead and flame away, i'm done and won't respond anymore.
tagjim 4 years ago 4
You're such a dork. And very very stupid, and uncapable of having a rational discussion. In your total stupidity, you're unable to understand that this has nothing to do with your gay love for U2 at all. Dummy.
markotraco 4 years ago
if you think you seem intelligent by insulting someone who defend his point of view. You can't feel the perfect job Adam do on every song.
bobrun2000 4 years ago
if you think you seem intelligent by insulting someone who defend his point of view. You can't feel the perfect job Adam do on every song.
bobrun2000 4 years ago
Do U2 fans live in a world by themselves? He was the first one to insult me while totally ignoring my statement. He was the one that was out of line and irrational in his reply to me. He's a flamer. And you obviously don't understand normal conversation either.
markotraco 4 years ago
How about YOU try playing those songs. You'll be able to in minutes of picking up a bass guitar, even if you've never played before.
markotraco 2 years ago
I've just realised - he has the easiest job in the world!
ToulacAxeHand 4 years ago
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Uh...yeah. The easiest job in the world totally. He plays the bass guitar as unskillfully as a child. He's totally inproficient at the instrument he plays...but he's laughing all the way to the bank. The money must help him forget about all the real bassists snickering and making fun of his skills. More power to him.
markotraco 4 years ago
I'm a HUUUUUUUGE U2 fan here, a worshipper of Bono. But I hate those other U2 fans so far up their own arse to admit that Clayton is THE BEST bass guitarist in the world.
The bass-line to New Years Day, Gloria etc is simplistic and effective yes. But the current scope U2 have covered in their rock history has given Adam a lot of oppurtunities to show off his bass playing skills, he hasn't done that yet really.
ToulacAxeHand 4 years ago
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It is because he can't do it. Which is fine. But it is unbelievable that someone with such an elementary ability has earned so much money. This, if nothing else, proves that music is one of the only lines of work where there is no correlation between talent/ability and success.
markotraco 4 years ago
A fair point :)
I am a fan of them don't get me wrong. Mr Clayton is definitely neccesary for the U2 sound.
ToulacAxeHand 4 years ago 4
jealousy .. ?
Bartje8888 3 years ago
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Yes you ding-dong. I have already said that you big dummy. Of course I'm jealous of the amount of money he makes. What is wrong with that? I'm criticizing his talent though, which I am not jealous of, since his paycheck to talent ratio is very large.
markotraco 3 years ago
FYI...the other guys in U2 readily admit that Adam's "package" puts theirs to shame. There's one more thing for you to be jealous of.
amydawned 3 years ago 7
Your jealousy is so apparent. You've repeated over and over on this page and others all about your '20 years of base training' Yet you are nothing, have accomplished nothing in music and probably life as well. Or I'm SURE you'd be bragging about it. You can tell your jealous because you always talk about Adam Clayton's success, money and world wide fame as if you can't stand it. Jealous!
EFT4MeDebi 2 years ago 3
music is not always about money... if those lines are so simple and still he earned so much money why aren't you playing there instead of him? the simplicity of a song is sometimes the factor that turns it in a genial masterpiece
elvetio 3 years ago
Why aren't I playing them instead? What kind of a question is that? It's luck obviously. I'm 20 years younger too, so I wasn't born yet. I am not from Ireland. There are many reasons. The bass lines are simple. There is really no argument there, and your argument doesn't refute that. They are like the most basic of basic. A "masterpiece" is whatever someone thinks is a masterpiece I guess. Obviously, it's easier to please some than others, though. Doesn't change the fact that he is a bad player.
markotraco 3 years ago
you are only saying that something that's simple is a piece of sh**! adam is not a genious still he has invented his own style, his own way to play and understand the bass... i think that u2's music is like this not because of adam's simplicity. in my point of view adam bass lines are like they are because of u2's kind of music
elvetio 3 years ago
basic of basic? If its so easy, then why arent you out creating some of these basic of basic riffs and making yourself millions of dollars? Simplistic or not, he makes music that sounds good and billions of people appear to like it. I often listen to it and say, "now how come I couldnt have come up with that? It sounds so easy, and so obviously good." Thats why he and the band are so great. They used simplicity to create some of the greatest songs ever. Billions agree with me.
mkutz007 3 years ago 8
the sexiest u2 member, only now in his prime
nebraskaqtee 4 years ago 3
He's the best-looking and the coolest
ellisrose 3 years ago 34
@ellisrose he is the handsomest one, now, i think :)
pennypyro42 1 year ago
Stands there comfortable and chilled.
Such a cool guy. :-)
ToulacAxeHand 4 years ago
Adam Clayton is my favorite bassist.
His bass lines are somehow melodic.
RDM714 4 years ago
Adam Clayton has the best job in the world.
logyscott 5 years ago
i love him *0*
elenoira 5 years ago
where is this? Very nice.
tialock 5 years ago
that is fucking hot
bouncybouncyrabbit 5 years ago